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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1927

Page

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Poultry Show at Texas State Fair Sets Records

The poultry show at the State Fair of Texas, Oct 8 23, is praised as the largest in the Southwest with capacity for 6000 birds. Exhibitors from across the country are urged to apply early as attendance in 1927 is predicted to be the greatest yet, aided by strong crop values and rising interest in poultry raising. Walter Burton of Dallas leads the poultry department and promises an educational program with expert speakers. Also noted is Bill Johnson, a 78-year-old Harris County man, who has served 54 years in Texas prisons, with a pardon granted by Governor Miriam A. Ferguson October 23, 19__.

Texas Southwest Walter Burén Dallas Burton Poultry Department Comal Barton Eetcon Bur ‘Ton Alwarx Reid Department of Poultry Husbandry Primcipad Roy Rupart Fale Texan Pen Hunteville Bill Johnson Harris County Bill Yale Auntaville Miriam A. Ferguson Johnson

Marble staircase tied to judge and riches tale

A jumble of OCR text mentions a marble staircase, Judge, and various names, hinting at a legal or wealth-related story about marble staincare and estates. The fragmentary items include references to Unted fates, Thos. Renee, and other unclear details, but no coherent event is established.

Grry Tipe Tia & Atch Acai el Ged Pons Dvenan Thos Renee Sehen Riches Dave Sem

Visitors Arrive in Clifton for Chamber of Commerce Tour

Waco chamber group leaders, aided by Clifton business men, plan a goodwill tour through Clifton Thursday at 8 10 pm. Visitors will be hosted for about thirty minutes in the town's business district. Local residents are urged to extend a hearty welcome and encourage them to shop Clifton and return with friends.

Auspions Waco Chamber of Commerces Waco Clifton Meridian Baptist Association Baptist Church May Hidian L. & Gilbert W. D. Owen J.T. Fergiuson Cranfila Gap G. W. English Oklahotan Ansooia- Hon George Lomax Port Arthur Tandy Tio Grande Valley Nate Cal Bashar Clark Title Peer Tare J. C. Tila Rotan W. B. Caldwell Leonsand Mra. McDapfel Bonora Hon J. M. Robertson FE. Kirchner A.B. Lomax Shy J.T. Leimax Tock Jenr E.V. Serguson Minwral Delle Stochard Annalat Mare Mineral Welly Jonephine Blake Chickasha Oklahoma Baltor Levi A- Dunlay G. L Aduot

Notice to Citizens on City Trash Wagon Rounds

Notice that the City Trash Wagon will make rounds starting Monday August 29 30 and 31 Readers are asked to prepare by placing rubbish in barrels or tubes and have pens ready for the collection date.

Local Meridan Court Notices and Marriage Licenses

Meridian Court and local news itemizes marriage licenses among residents J A R Ble Massengale to Ophelia Bullard J Ed Massengale to Miss Ophelia Bullard and others plus land deeds including Walter Miller and various surveys totaling thousands. It also notes Baptist Association meeting details with clergy assignments and attendance, plus travel and teaching updates for local residents and students at Baylor University.

A. A City Edward Pierce Moses George P. Robertson Lee Davis A. News Hater H. A. Knowles Bertha Eakin Valley Mille Hh. W. Seuyo A. Ransdale William B. Wilson First National Bank of Valley Mills E. Reinke G. G. Gary E. A Reree E. A. Draper

Prankers At Ice Cream Park Spoof Widespread

A fragmented note describes pranksters at an Ice Cream Park causing disruption in September forty two. Mentions Siren De Wile Gallina and Meem, with references to Collagy prankaters and a possible film scene. Includes names Cirwin and Gales in a casual, hazy report.

Gallina Ty Peeves Aicec Ccurckade Park

Interesting News at Cranfilis Gap

Local wire reports Chris L. Bonne and W. M. Jordan near town selling first bale of cotton to Four Company at 20 1-2e per pound. Community spotlight covers ginning premium, health updates, traveling relatives, and notable local events including baseball wins and school administration notes.

Chris L. Bonne W. M. Jordan Jordan Ole Wollum Moran Andrew Arnes Mian Tawm Min W. W. Hoover Dallas W. L- Dodd de. Dodd Mra D. €. Knude Mrs. Dodd Mr Hoover Justin Jenson Emanor and Myron Jonson Texas University Crosby Masa Crosby Consolidated High School Herwenlf Irene Ot Twer J. N. Colwick Colwicks E. P. Robne Glen Row Dal Grievland Braveharn Tindall Couree

Young ladies host wedding shower in Sunday event

The Sunday school shower for the bride was held last Thursday from four to six thirty with Miss Trene James hosting. Guests praised orchid and pink décor and the shower featured a drawing contest won by Miss Bildegarde Manske. Ruth Odeeward and Anna Bisi4e Olson honored the honoree with gifts as Dorothy Jones and Helen Neal led parasol songs.

Mra Laneour Trene Jamnes The Clues Richards Hearen Mayme Townley Matdee Tia Belle Simomone Mies Bildegarde Manske Aly Dainty Anna

Weddings and elections loom in Federal Key notes

August highlights include the marriage of Cobton Gray and Alay Gray in Clifton with few attendees and a civic note on federal actions tied to Dallas Seale’s administration. Meanwhile, Dr H. Bemadiel announces a university address to graduates, with plans for outdoor commencement and expected turnout.

Cobton-Gray Cee Cantor Alles

Fragmented Treasury Report Mentions Navy Funds and Suspect Paper Trail

A damaged ledger fragment describes Treasury and War Department misrouting of funds, noting a $30.00 item and $10,000 total in a container. It mentions Wall Street, envelopes, and a later Army reference. Investigations are hinted as ongoing with questions about contracts and accountability.

Department Bath Wales Wall New York Azalivitaal Andala Wall Street Owen

Untitled Historical Snippet Summary

A garbled historical fragment mentions names and places such as Marlin, Tar, and Gera 77, with scattered references to persons like Luther Subimae and Wilelan. The text is badly corrupted, offering few coherent facts beyond scattered names, roles, and locations.

Martly Gera Fevetimane Fort Eon Ridaddinas

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